2.Identify basic parts of various technology systems. l Identify technology related equipment such as computers, interactive pads, interactive whiteboards, document cameras, data projectors, VCR/DVD players, sound systems, microphones, cell phones, digital cameras, laptops, printers, and mp3 players. ALEX - 11 Web Links and 111 Lesson Plans
3.Name input and output devices. l Understand that information can go in and out of technology systems. l Name input and output devices. Input and Output Devices - Video
4.Observe a correct posture while using a technology system. (same as ergonomics for 3rd) l Distinguish between correct posture and incorrect posture when using a computer. l Understand that there are specific finger positions used when selecting a letter, number, or symbol on the keyboard.
5.Use input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols. l Find the location of each letter on the keyboard. l Use the input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols into the computer. Primary Keyboarding Skills
6.Use special functions of input devices. l Use special keys on the keyboard and the mouse to input information independently.
7.Introduce correct keyboarding techniques. l Practice which fingers type which letters on the keyboard. l Use correct fingers when typing words and phrases. l Be introduced to the finger placement in order to correctly use a keyboard. Correct Posture - Beginning Keyboarding www.nimblefingers.com Dance Mat Typing
8.Identify storage media. l Understand that there are various locations available to save digital information. l Identify local hard drive, flash/thumb drive, memory card, network drives (Shared drive), external drive, CD and DVD drive, and/or DVD and DVD drive.
9.Understand appropriate use and care of storage media. l Know the importance of removing media safely. l Understand how to insert/connect and remove storage media safely such as digital cameras, flash drives, etc.
10.Demonstrate appropriate use and care of storage media (CDs, flash drives, external hard drives, digital cameras, etc.) l Demonstrate how to remove storage media properly.
11.Demonstrate care of digital equipment. l Learn how to properly take care of digital equipment and media. l List ways to take care of digital tools such as keyboards, computer screens, projectors, CD/DVD players, sound equipment, etc.
12.Identify applications and operations of various technology software/operating systems. l Access information through an Internet browser.
13.Use various technology applications, including word processing and multimedia software. l Select the appropriate icons to select the desired application program and use the appropriate features from the toolbar and/or drop-down menu. l Learn basic skills for using word processing software. l Learn basic skills for using presentation software. My First PowerPoint Presentation
Digital Citizenship
14.Identify safe and responsible ways to use technology systems, the Internet including but not limited to social/professional networking, curriculum tools, and applications. l Identify ways technology and applications can be used safely and responsibly. NetSmartzKids
15.Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology. l Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology.
16.Distinguish between ethical and unethical uses of others’ work (do not copy or manipulate other people’s work). l Define plagiarism. l Define copyright. l Define Creative Commons. l Determine if content is plagiarized. l Understand possible consequences of plagiarism. l Explain the importance of citing text and digital content. Research and Information Fluency
17.Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize, visualize, interpret, evaluate, synthesize and/or present or display information or ideas. l Retrieve information from digital sources. l Use a variety of digital sources when collecting information such as online libraries, multimedia dictionaries, web searches, etc. (AVL)
18. Evaluate accuracy of digital content. l As a collaborative group, determine whether content from a digital source is fact or fiction. Communication and Collaboration
19.Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups. l Collaboratively use the Internet to communicate with individuals and groups using sources such as blogs, wikis, email, or other forms of digital communication tools.
20.Produce digital work collaboratively. l Work collaboratively to produce original work.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
21. Identify digital tools used for problem solving. l Identify digital tools for solving problems.
Creativity and Innovation
22.Design original works using digital works. l Use programs and equipment to design original work.
Second Grade
Technology Operations and Concepts
1. Use accurate terminology related to technology.
l Use appropriate terminology related to technology.
TekMom's Terminology Definitions
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2. Identify basic parts of various technology systems.
l Identify technology related equipment such as computers, interactive pads, interactive whiteboards, document cameras, data projectors, VCR/DVD players, sound systems, microphones, cell phones, digital cameras, laptops, printers, and mp3 players.
ALEX - 11 Web Links and 111 Lesson Plans
3. Name input and output devices.
l Understand that information can go in and out of technology systems.
l Name input and output devices.
Input and Output Devices - Video
4. Observe a correct posture while using a technology system. (same as ergonomics for 3rd)
l Distinguish between correct posture and incorrect posture when using a computer.
l Understand that there are specific finger positions used when selecting a letter, number, or symbol on the keyboard.
5. Use input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols.
l Find the location of each letter on the keyboard.
l Use the input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols into the computer.
Primary Keyboarding Skills
6. Use special functions of input devices.
l Use special keys on the keyboard and the mouse to input information independently.
7. Introduce correct keyboarding techniques.
l Practice which fingers type which letters on the keyboard.
l Use correct fingers when typing words and phrases.
l Be introduced to the finger placement in order to correctly use a keyboard.
Correct Posture - Beginning Keyboarding
www.nimblefingers.com
Dance Mat Typing
8. Identify storage media.
l Understand that there are various locations available to save digital information.
l Identify local hard drive, flash/thumb drive, memory card, network drives (Shared drive), external drive, CD and DVD drive, and/or DVD and DVD drive.
9. Understand appropriate use and care of storage media.
l Know the importance of removing media safely.
l Understand how to insert/connect and remove storage media safely such as digital cameras, flash drives, etc.
10. Demonstrate appropriate use and care of storage media (CDs, flash drives, external hard drives, digital cameras, etc.)
l Demonstrate how to remove storage media properly.
11. Demonstrate care of digital equipment.
l Learn how to properly take care of digital equipment and media.
l List ways to take care of digital tools such as keyboards, computer screens, projectors, CD/DVD players, sound equipment, etc.
12. Identify applications and operations of various technology software/operating systems.
l Access information through an Internet browser.
13. Use various technology applications, including word processing and multimedia software.
l Select the appropriate icons to select the desired application program and use the appropriate features from the toolbar and/or drop-down menu.
l Learn basic skills for using word processing software.
l Learn basic skills for using presentation software.
My First PowerPoint Presentation
Digital Citizenship
14. Identify safe and responsible ways to use technology systems, the Internet including but not limited to social/professional networking, curriculum tools, and applications.
l Identify ways technology and applications can be used safely and responsibly.
NetSmartzKids
15. Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology.
l Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology.
16. Distinguish between ethical and unethical uses of others’ work (do not copy or manipulate other people’s work).
l Define plagiarism.
l Define copyright.
l Define Creative Commons.
l Determine if content is plagiarized.
l Understand possible consequences of plagiarism.
l Explain the importance of citing text and digital content.
Research and Information Fluency
17. Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize, visualize, interpret, evaluate, synthesize and/or present or display information or ideas.
l Retrieve information from digital sources.
l Use a variety of digital sources when collecting information such as online libraries, multimedia dictionaries, web searches, etc. (AVL)
18. Evaluate accuracy of digital content.
l As a collaborative group, determine whether content from a digital source is fact or fiction.
Communication and Collaboration
19. Use digital environments to exchange ideas with individuals or groups.
l Collaboratively use the Internet to communicate with individuals and groups using sources such as blogs, wikis, email, or other forms of digital communication tools.
20. Produce digital work collaboratively.
l Work collaboratively to produce original work.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
21. Identify digital tools used for problem solving.
l Identify digital tools for solving problems.
Creativity and Innovation
22. Design original works using digital works.
l Use programs and equipment to design original work.